'A fifth-generation Intel Core i5-5200U processor with integrated Intel HD Graphics 5500 helped the ThinkPad E450 turn in a respectable score of 2,529 points on the PCMark 8 Work Conventional test, which is very close to the scores of the Dell Latitude 14 and the Toshiba Tecra C50. '

While the new Pro with Retina isn’t a huge leap forward from its predecessor in anything except battery life, its generous price drop offers good value and makes ultrabook alternatives look over-priced.